Samba

Samba is a file server based on SMB/CIFS. All NAS shares created on the Datto appliance will use this automatically by default.

Datto does not support custom Samba configurations, SMB signing, or anonymous sessions.

The Samba share path will use a convention that includes the Datto appliance's IP address and the name of the share. To view this path, access the Datto appliance's GUI, click File Share, and then click Network Attached Storage. The path will display under Connecting to your share.

Web Access

Additionally, within the share's card, you can click Web File Browser to browse the contents of your share through the Datto appliance's GUI.

Figure 1: Connecting to your share (click for larger image)

Other Share Options

All other protocols can be enabled in the Configure Share Settings page for your share. The following network and file system protocols are available:

Figure 2: Other Share Options (click for larger image)

Apple Filing Protocol (AFP)

Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) is a proprietary network protocol that offers file services for Mac OS X. Shares can be accessed or used for Time Machine backups.

Network File System (NFS)

Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol. Note that the above user assignment does not pertain to this protocol and anyone on the network can access the share.Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a standard protocol for transferring files over a secure connection. SFTP can only be used when the share is private.